Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 1½ pounds, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces

medium carrots, sliced diagonally, about 1 cup

medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped, about 1 cup

medium onion, chopped, about ½ cup

2 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

1 8 ounce can

sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 cup

chicken broth

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1/2 tsp

finely chopped ginger root

2 tbsp

cornstarch

3 tbsp

cold water

1 cup

sliced fresh mushrooms, about 3 ounces

1 cup

snow pea pods, about 4 ounces

1 8 ounce package

lo mein noodles, prepared